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Time and Place for Tucker?

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Hemingway, Jun 12, 2019.

  1. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    If Tucker is ready, that essentially makes Springer, Brantley, Tucker, and Alvarez the top 4 OFs for PT. Marisnick is likely 5th for backing up CF. Reddick would be a very expensive 6th OF. Kemp comes in as a cheap 7th OF. Fisher and Straw have options.

    If Tucker is able to take a starting OF spot before trade deadline....
    Do the Astros keep 6 OFs on the active roster?
    Can the Astros move Reddick's contract without having to give up someone of significance so they can use that money plus other money for a pitcher?
    Will Astros receive anything of significance for Kemp?

    I'm not sure what happens at trade deadline as it depends on what other teams want.
     
  2. Astrofan59

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    Did you forget that Scherzer is due 15 million per year from 2022-2028?
     
  3. Rockets FTW

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    And it doesn't count against the luxury tax....

    Again, Tucker could be the centerpiece with a few other players. You get a ToR guy which allow you to put aside the loss of Cole for the next few years. With Noah, you're giving up WAY more.

    I can't speak for ownership, but if Nats eat part of the deal then I can see ways of this working out.
     
  4. Joe Joe

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    Even having a few good days the past week or so, he's been a slightly below average hitter for 6-7 weeks now. Reddick started red hot in March/April.
     
  5. bobrek

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    Marwin bet?
     
  6. CrazyJoeDavola

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    Don't disagree. I just don't see them benching Reddick for Tucker.
     
  7. Mr.Pringles

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    If they trade Tucker for Stroman, I’d throw up. Scherzer ok, maybe Grienke. No one else should get a Tucker/Whitley type prospect
     
  8. Joe Joe

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    I don't know what Astros do. I would only say that I don't think any position player outside Bregman, Altuve, Springer, Brantley, Correa, Alvarez, Diaz, and Chirinos should be too comfortable.
     
  9. CrazyJoeDavola

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    *counts 8 positions*

    :cool:
     

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